PUBLIC STRATEGIES TO PREVENT HIV/AIDS INFECTION

PUBLIC STRATEGIES TO PREVENT HIV/AIDS INFECTION
Strategies refers to a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
    According to the global HIV prevention working group,when assembling a national HIV prevention plans each country should prioritize access to proven prevention strategies,tailoring the targeting and scale-up of HIV prevention to particular national circumstances and needs.
They provided a roaster of a proven HIV prevention approaches which includes a range of measures.These include:
Preventing blood to blood transmission
-Provision of clean injection equipments to injection drug users.
-methadone or other substitution therapy for drug dependence.
-Blood safety(include screen of donated blood).
-Infection control in health care settings (including injection safety,universal precaution and antiretroviral prophylaxis following potential HIV exposure.
-Follow universal precaution which includes;
  • Use of protective equipments.
  • Safe use and disposal of sharps.
  • Sterilization of equipments.
  • Safe disposal of contaminated waste products.      
Preventing sexual transmission
-provide abstinence or being faithful to one uninfected partner.
-provide instruction on the consistent and correct use of condoms both male and female.
-Provide access to HIV testing and counselling to people.
-Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
DRUG USE
-Educate about the risk of infection through drug use with contaminated needles and syringes.
-Provide referral for treatment of drug dependence.
Preventing mothers to child transmission
~Primary HIV prevention for women of childbearing are;
  • Provide ARV treatment when indicated and available.
  • Provide ARV prophylaxis during labour and delivery.
  • Offer effective caesarean section when safe.
  • Follow safer delivery practices.
  • Provide linkages to treatment ,care and social support for mothers and families with HIV infection.
  • Provide infant-feeding counselling.
SOCIAL STRATEGIES AND SUPPORTIVE POLICIES
-Provide HIV awareness campaign(include mass media)
-Anti stigma measures.
-Provide gender equity and women's empowerment initiatives.
-Involvement of communities and HIV infected individuals.
-Provide legal reforms to create an environment supportive of HIV prevention(such as laws against needle possession).
NOTE;The main strategy for HIV preventions in Kenya has followed the ABC approach(Abstinence, Faithfulness,Condom use)
-This is to provide hard data so people can decide how to protect themselves.
-The only 100% effective way to avoid HIV is to abstain or to be naturally faithful to a single HIV negative partner.

Comments

  1. ZAKARIYA R SHEIKH14 February 2019 at 09:31

    But getting people to change their behavior is not impossible. Indeed, health educators in Africa have had a fair amount of success in the recent past despite creating HIV awareness anti stigma measures,Provide referral for treatment of drug dependence etc

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  2. benson14 February 2019 at 10:15

    For maximum impact, HIV prevention programmes need to be targeted at high prevalence regions or 'hot spots', and also meet the needs of high-risk groups.BY BENSON WANJOHI

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  3. Fatuma14 February 2019 at 10:17

    All the points are genuine but to me the most genuine one is by following the approach ABC(abstainance, be faithful, and use of condom)

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  4. Unknown14 February 2019 at 11:29

    Changing the behavior of people is a challenge..the effective ways are ABC.. abstain,be faithful and use protection..
    Diana

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  5. Judy14 February 2019 at 12:01

    Using condoms and educating People
    On how to take responsibility for protecting
    themselves and protecting each other,
    Should be encouraged

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  6. Ian Wanjohi 14 February 2019 at 12:22

    Abstience is not ment for many ,as people love sex than themselves ,majority of the people in our current society.Should be encouraged to use protection though it's not guranted enough for safe Protection against the virus.

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    1. Nisteho14 February 2019 at 22:24

      But it's the only 100%effective way to prevent HIV infection

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  7. Nisteho14 February 2019 at 22:19

    Abstinence is the only 100%effective way to prevent HIV ,other sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy
    The longer you wait to start having oral,vaginal or anal sex ,the fewer sexual partners you are likely to have in your lifetime.
    Having fewer partners lowers your chances of having sex with someone who has HIV or STD.

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    1. Ian Wanjohi 16 February 2019 at 23:31

      What if one of the partner is inffected??????

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  8. Serah14 February 2019 at 23:41

    If people can be honest to each other transmission of HIV can greatly reduced but the best way to avoid HIV infection is to abstain

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  9. Irene muthoni15 February 2019 at 00:34

    According to me ABC is the best method to prevent HIVAIDS and caregivers to be cautios when handling patients IRENE MUTHONI NGOTHO

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  10. Paul Shikanda15 February 2019 at 02:14

    The best way to prevent the transmission of HIV virus is by abstainance .When engaging in sex , condoms are the best preventive measure. Educative measures should be carried out on how to use a condom,this will great assist in the prevention of the virus.

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  11. Abdikheir15 February 2019 at 08:42

    It is hard to change the behaviour of someone who become to addicted to such kind of acts it is good for the people to use condoms in order to protect their life

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  12. Quinter15 February 2019 at 09:17

    Lack of honesty among the infected individuals make it even more difficult in reducing the spread of HIV/AIDs. For their are those who just infect others intentionally by either using the uninfected people or having protected sex with an intention of affecting them.

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  13. Naomi Ngata15 February 2019 at 09:21

    It might appear difficult to change ones lifestyle but if porper education is provided to help people change it will be easier.like people can be educated on disadvantage of wife inheritance which is a culture for some communities and also on polygamy which may lead to higher spread of HIV.instead they should be educated on how to abstain for those that are not married and to be faithful for the married by Naomi Ngata

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  14. Pauline15 February 2019 at 10:26

    Creating awareness and educating people in the society about preventive measures of HIV and Aids will help in curbing of this disease.
    By Pauline mbithe

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  15. Victor15 February 2019 at 10:51

    If all individuals become honesty and faithful to each other, controlling the spread of HIV will be more easier...victor mutuku

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  16. mercy mbuthia15 February 2019 at 12:50

    Information Education and Communication it is the right of every Kenyan to have accurate information on various modes of transmission impact and methods of prevention

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  17. Yasmin Abdisaman15 February 2019 at 22:08

    Abstinence is the only 100%effective way to prevent HIV ,other sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy

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  18. Simon16 February 2019 at 06:22

    Public strategies of preventing hiv/aids should be put clear and get athered of for the benefit of all citizens

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  19. Benjamin william16 February 2019 at 11:55

    We can prevent the spread of HIV&AIDS by being faithful to our partners and also avoid ealy sex,,,,yet stop sharing sharp object such as niddle,

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  20. Unknown16 February 2019 at 12:13

    One can abstain from sex and still be infected in many different ways such as sharing sharp objects and even blood transmission. We should remember that not only sex causes HIV but there are several other reasons. BY; SAMIA

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  21. Koech16 February 2019 at 12:14

    Educative material should be brought out to the majority affected groups and the consequences and death risk of HIV should be put out for all to know so as to tackle the issue at hand . .Not enough people know about the topic HIV since it is some sort of a taboo in speaking of it... Ways of prevention should be always taught to the uninfected people

    Kaisy

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  22. Unknown16 February 2019 at 12:27

    We should teach this youths on how to have a protected sex by use of condoms and the married to be faithful while the young to abstain from. Any sexual act to prevent the spread of this virus
    Faiza

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  23. Zanzam17 February 2019 at 00:52

    Abstainance is safest way to prevent HIV/AIDS for the people who are not married and be faithful to your partner for married people.zamzam

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  24. Mueni17 February 2019 at 04:52

    There are some public and social plans that have being designed to prevent the spread of HIV .preventing blood to blood transmission,,preventing sexual transmission,,educating drug users about HIV infection through sharing needles and syringes ,,preventing mothers to child transmission and providing HIV awareness they have really helped alot to reduce HIV transmission but abstinence among the unmarried ( mostly youths )and being faithful to the married couples is always the best ways to stop HIV spread,,,,by christine.

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  25. Angelyne otieno17 February 2019 at 06:50

    Its hard changing ways of people if they not ready to change, creating awareness and educating people on Hiv is way better.

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  26. Selina17 February 2019 at 09:27

    At individual level,to abstain and being faithful to your partner is the best way of preventing HIV /AIDS infection.

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  27. Anonymous18 February 2019 at 00:49

    Use of condoms incase u can not abstain for the unmarried and being faithfull to each other by the married is the way the government or an individual can prevent the disease.

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  28. Sharon18 February 2019 at 01:28

    The best way of preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS is always to abstain from sex for unmarried people especially the youth, and the married to be faithful to their partners.

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  29. Naomi18 February 2019 at 05:07

    people are now aware on the modes that HIV infection is transmitted from one person to another,this has to many people using this preventive measures while others are ignoring to use them.most infected parents are now keen in preventing their kids against this disease whereas others are ignoring.for those adhering to this measures are helping to curb with the increased number of HIV infection.By Naomi.

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  30. Unknown18 February 2019 at 07:26

    To be naturally faithful and abstain is best way to prevent HIV infections and better health care for each and every individual...... By Rahma

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  31. Unknown18 February 2019 at 22:19

    Most youths cannot abstain, so they should be taught on how to use condoms so that the can prevent themselves from Hiv/Aids,

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  32. Unknown19 February 2019 at 12:36

    Abstinance is the best way to stay safe. If not so, patners should at least know their status before engaging in sexual relationship.

    Maureen

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  33. Unknown19 February 2019 at 16:47

    Prevention efforts are necessary, social factors like inequalities, gender differences and cultural barriers need to be addressed, especially women empowerment.
    Youths should be targeted through age specific sex education programs. High risk and. Vulnerable populations should be prioritized. Local leaders and peer training are necessary to reach these populations.
    A comprehensive and integrated approach to HIV prevention is advocated.
    MARY MUSYOKA

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  34. EMMA20 February 2019 at 00:33

    Educating and creating awareness of people living with HIV and aids helps them be with confidence and also allows people in the society not to isolate themselves . Having that knowledge of HIV reduces the spread.....immaculate

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  35. faith20 February 2019 at 01:20

    All kinds of prevention of HIV/AIDS has been announced everywhere and every time but due to ignorance people have refused to follow the right instructions.the only best way to prevent HIV its to abstain for unmarried and being faithful to your partner for married people.BY FAITH

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  36. Janet20 February 2019 at 14:13

    Absitence is the best way to prevent the spread of HIV and if one is married he or she should be loyal and this will curb the spread

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  37. Zahara Ibrahim27 February 2019 at 14:32

    Choose less risky sexual behaviors anal sex is the highest risk sexual activity for hiv transmission if your partner is hiv negative it is less risky if they are the insertive partner and you are the receptive partner (bottom) during anal sex oral sex is much less risky than anal or vaginal sex.by Zahra

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  38. Unknown28 February 2019 at 08:44

    Creating awareness campaigns and following up would be the best laid down strategy
    Secondly involvement I'm communities with infected persons
    Hellen

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  39. Peter28 February 2019 at 23:10

    Organizing of seminars and public forums in major cities about the prevention of HIV aids and making it open and free to any HIV tests. Also providing solutions and give hope of life to the infected persons.

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  40. Anonymous1 March 2019 at 00:12

    It is difficult to change ones lifestyle but if porper education is provided to help people change it will be easier.like people can be educated on disadvantage of wife inheritance which is a culture for some communities and also on polygamy which may lead to higher spread of HIV.instead they should be educated on how to abstain for those that are not married and to be faithful for the married
    ann nduta

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  41. Edward Lepash5 March 2019 at 01:25

    Creating awareness amongst the community through seminars and other educational forums on the effects of HIV/AIDS will make the people change their ways and be cautious.

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  42. Unknown6 March 2019 at 13:23

    After all is said and done, the best method to stop HIV and aids is the ABC method hence, people should take heed to it

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  43. Aubrey7 March 2019 at 06:15

    In a society where sexual behaviours is rampant,it may be difficult to enforce health education on hiv and aids and its effects to the public.It is therefore important to engage all sectors including the government to avail necessary services such as VCT etc and employ skilled personnels who would engage the public in creating hiv and aids awareness.

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  44. rachel gichia8 March 2019 at 22:50

    Following the ABC strategy,it is the most useful method of spread and control of HIV and AIDS transmission.But abstainance is the best.If one cannot be faithful and stick to one partner,is encouraged to use condoms

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  45. siyad muhumed14 March 2019 at 04:12

    Abstinence is not meant for many ,as people love sex than themselves ,majority of the people in our current society.Should be encouraged to use protection though it's not granted enough for safe Protection against the virus.

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  46. Unknown16 March 2019 at 07:39

    According to me abstinence is the best way to prevent hiv and aids..by zamzam ahmed

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  47. Dennis maina23 March 2019 at 13:36

    Abstain is the best method to prevent and control hiv but more so use of condom is still the best if sex is a must

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